Maintenance Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration at the Salem VA Medical Center is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Mechanical Shop in the Maintenance & Operations Department. The role supervises pipefitters, plumbers, and related trades, ensuring safe, compliant maintenance of complex steam, plumbing, and medical gas systems.

The position requires directing daily operations, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining VA safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• No educational requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Mechanical Shop within the Maintenance & Operations Department.
• Oversees maintenance and repair of steam, plumbing, and medical gas systems and related equipment.
• Directs work assignments, evaluates performance, and coordinates with contractors and other trades.

Skills

Supervision

Budget planning

COR certification

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (Veterans Integrated Service Network [VISN] 6), at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia under Facilities Management Service. This position supervises the Mechanical Shop in the Maintenance & Operations Department of Facilities Management Service.

Key Responsibilities

This position is a first-line supervisor and provides technical and administrative supervision to the Mechanical Shop, which consists of approximately four pipefitters, one plumber(all at the journeyman level, WG-10), including one WL-10 pipefitter leader and a WG-11 Medical Equipment Repairer.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Is directly responsible for and supervises subordinate personnel in the trades of pipefitting, plumbing, mechanical repairs, sheet metal work, welding, and insulation.

Overseas the safe and correct maintenance and repair of steam and plumbing systems, dietetic equipment, physical therapy equipment, sanitary sewer systems, fire protection sprinkler systems, remote pumping stations, swimming pool equipment, domestic water elevated storage tanks, hot water distribution systems, and medical gas systems.

Is required to maintain compliance with all fire-safety, life-safety, water management, and VA-mandated laws and regulations at all times and ensures work of all subordinates and contractors on these systems is properly performed, properly scheduled, and properly documented as required. Is accountable to management for the quantity and quality of work completed and for efficient and economical work operations.

Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinates and evaluates their work performance. Deals with employees and union representatives on employee suggestions, complaints, grievances, and other matters. Obtains and maintains VA certification as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and serves as COR on maintenance and testing contracts and projects as directed by work requirements and upper management.

Requires daily coordination and interaction with contracted personnel, professional engineering personnel, and other trade shops to meet set deadlines and outcomes. Participates in budget planning for Maintenance and Operations, and provides input at various meetings to management, including maintenance level projects, changes to staffing levels, and equipment requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:45am-4:30pm, availability to work weekend and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor/PD503150 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $35.37 – $41.4/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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